Poor, rundown, the economy sucked. Soldiers were training with broomsticks.
100
What was the Spark of WW1?
Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand.
100
Shell Shock
Mental Stress from War
100
Explain Trench Warfare and its affect on morale
Trench warfare sucked because people were stuck in smelly dirty holes in the ground. People would throw gas and grenades in the holes. Also soldiers would get out of the trench and get shot by machine guns.
100
Song: I need a Doctor
Dr. Dre w/ Eminem
200
What year did the Russian Revolution start in?
1917
200
What were the 3 underlying causes of WW1
Imperialism and Nationalism, Militarism, and Secret Alliances
200
Stalemate
Draw- neither side wins or loses
200
Name the Allies?
USA, UK, Russia, France
200
Song: It won't be like this for long
Darius Rucker
300
What was the government of Russia during WW1?
Dictatorship- they had a Czar (supreme ruler)
300
How did secret alliances lead to the start of WW1?
When a war started, there were more countries involved than previously thought.
300
Blockade
Cutting off resources from a country
300
Name the Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire (NOT TURKEY!)
300
Song: I hate everything about you
3 Days Grace
400
Who were the Bolsheviks?
Communist Party of Russia?
400
Archduke Francis Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of what country?
Austria-Hungry
400
Morale
The general attitude or disposition of a group of people (STACEY)
400
What was the Lusitania?
A British civilian ship that was sunk by the Germans killing 1,100 people and 100 Americans. The USA got mad at Germany.
400
Rock and Roll all Night and Party everyday!
KISS
500
What is the significance of the Russian Revolution?
Changed the government from Dictatorship to the first Communist country
500
How did Militarism lead to the start of WW1?
Since militarism means "a rapid increase in one's military" the other countries were worried about their safety, so they decided to build up their military as well. Arms escalation.
500
Armistice
Truce
500
What effect did geography have on Great Britain (UK)?
Surrounded by water, built up their Navy. Other countries had to attack them via water during WW1. No land invasion.